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Substrate support and method of fabricating the same

US6510888B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2001
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12535
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A substrate support and method of fabricating the same are provided. Generally, one method of fabrication includes assembling a subassembly comprising a first reinforcing member and a heating element, supporting the subassembly at least 40mm from a bottom of a mold, encapsulating the supported subassembly with molten aluminum, and applying pressure to the molten aluminum. Alternatively, a method of fabrication includes assembling a subassembly comprising a stud disposed through a heating element sandwiched between a first reinforcing member and a second reinforcing member, supporting the subassembly above a bottom of a mold, encapsulating the subassembly disposed in the mold with molten aluminum to form a casting, forming a hole in the casting by removing at least a portion of the stud, and disposing a plug in at least a portion of the hole.

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